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Lords Of The Fallenoffers the flexibility to create almost any build you desire, thanks to its diverse range of equipment. Whether you prefer melee combat, ranged attacks, or spellcasting, the game has you covered. As a typical soulslike game, this level of variety is expected, and what’s even better is that everyone can craft a unique build distinct from others.
Inferno represents the art of pyromancy in this game. If you’ve enjoyed playing as a pyromancer in other Souls games, you’ll find yourself right at home with this powerful Inferno build.
Stats Overview For An Inferno Build
The initial step in creating a potent build involves discussing the stats you need to concentrate on. For this Inferno build, your primary focus will be onthe Inferno stat.
With an Inferno build, you gain the ability to seamlessly switch betweencasting Inferno spells, whichexcel in dealing significant damage and inflicting Fire damageon enemies, and engaging in melee combat.
It’s advisable to select thePyric Cultist starting class, as it begins with the highest Inferno stat of 18.
The table below provides the recommended stats for a strong Inferno build.
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8
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60
Best Weapon Choices For An Inferno Build
To make the most of an Inferno build, you’ll requirea weapon that aligns with the Inferno statrequirements and a potentInferno catalystfor casting Inferno spells.
Having both of these will equip you to handle various types of enemy encounters,whether they are in close range or at a distance.
Weapon Choice #1: Grinning Axe
The first weapon choice available is theGrinning Axe, which is a solid weapon dealingPhysical, Fire, and Wither damage. Additionally, it inflicts80 points of Burn and 80 points of Ignite, causing the respective status effects on enemies.
When fully upgraded, it scales toan impressive S with Inferno, which is not seen in many weapons in the game.
If you have the opportunity to dual-wield Grinning Axes, that would be ideal, although it may require you to find the second Grinning Axe in your next playthrough.
Weapon Choice #2: Fallen Lord’s Sword
The Fallen Lord’s Sword is arguably one of the best weapons for an Inferno build. This grand sword demands30 points in Infernoand deals bothPhysical and Fire damage.
What’s particularly impressive is its capacity toinflict 300 points of Ignite, which rapidly accumulates the status effect, causinga burst of fire damage followed by a short period of vulnerability toward Fire damage.
When you fully upgrade the Fallen Lord’s Sword, it reaches ascaling of A+ in Inferno.
As a grand sword, the swings with this weapon are slower than what you might be accustomed to, but this can be advantageous. The slower swings ofteninterrupt the attacks of many enemies and even bosses.
Catalyst Choice: Queen Sophesia’s Catalyst
Queen Sophesia’s Catalystreigns supreme when it comes to Inferno spells.
This catalyst boastsfive slotsthat allow you to equip your Inferno spells, and when fully upgraded, it achieves anS scaling in Inferno. This enhancement significantly augments the power of all the Inferno spells you employ.
Best Spell Choices For An Inferno Build
Now that you have the best Inferno catalyst, the next step is selecting the ideal Inferno spells. Inferno spells primarilyfocus on dealing damageto enemies and inflictingFire damage, with a few exceptions that enable you to buff your character.
Below you will find some of the best spell choices for an Inferno build.
Adyr’s Rage
Adyr’s Rageis a valuable buff spell that enhances all your damage types.
Whether it’s your Inferno spells or weapons, this spellboosts your overall damage output, making it a versatile choice for your Inferno build.
Seismic Slam
Seismic Slamis your go-to spell for dealing with groups of enemies.
This powerful spell launches an infernal hammer that slams into the ground,unleashing a line of explosions that damage all enemies in its path. It’s an excellent choice for clearing out crowds of foes efficiently.
Cataclysm
Cataclysmis another fantastic option for dealing with groups of enemies, similar to Seismic Slam. When you cast this spell, it summonsa storm of meteor fireballs from the sky,inflicting substantial damage.
Cataclysm is particularly effective at melting both bosses and crowds of enemies efficiently.
Note that this spell has a limited range, so you should position yourself not too far from the enemies you want to target.
Infernal Decree
Infernal Decreeis the Inferno counterpart to Orius' Judgement. This spell enables you tosummon five waves of infernal swords that strike the area of the targeted enemies.
Similar to Orius' Judgement, you cancast this spell multiple times, and its effect will stack, resulting inmore waves of infernal swords raining down on your enemies.
This spell is particularly useful for initiating an attack and then swiftly closing in on your enemies to engage them in combat.
Infernal Hounds
Infernal Houndsis a spell that allows you to summon three hounds in a triangle pattern around the target enemy. These hounds breathe fire for a short period,quickly inflicting the Burn status on the enemy.
You can use this spell in two ways: either to distract one of two targets while you focus on the other, or in combination with another spell to maximize damage output.
Best Accessories For An Inferno Build
Every successful build needs the right accessories to make it work even better.
That’s why we offer different choices for both the Pendant and Ring slots to enhance the effectiveness of the Inferno build.
Pendant Choices
Here are a few Pendant options to consider for this build:
Ring Choices
Here are some Ring options that go well with this Inferno build:
